BJCQG - 5L9809 GASKET

  • MSDS: BJCQG
  • Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR INC
  • Product Name: 5L9809 GASKET
  • National Stock Number: 5330-00-479-2842
Product Identification

Product ID:5L9809 GASKET
MSDS Date:09/23/1986
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-479-2842
MSDS Number: BJCQG

Responsible Party
CATERPILLAR INC
100 NE ADAMS ST
PEORIA, IL 61629

Emergency Phone: (309) 675-6922

Info Phone: (309) 675-6922

Cage: 11083

Contractor
CATERPILLAR INC
PEORIA, IL 61629 US

Telephone: 309-675-5917

Cage: 11083

Ingredients

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 30-80%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192


SYNTHETIC RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: 6-20%


INERT FILLERS

Fraction By Weight: 50-70%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO
ASBESTOS CONTAINING DUSTS WITHOUT PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY
LEAD TO REDUCED LUNG CAPACITY & CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS
CONTAINING DUSTS WITHOUT PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY LEAD TO
REDUCED LUNG CAPACITY & CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EMPHYSEMA

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE.

Fire Fighting

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF PRODUCT IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE, THE
RUBBER BINDER MAY RELEASE TOXIC & IRRITATING VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:BECAUSE ASBESTOS IS CONTAINED IN A RUBBER
BINDER, IT WOULDN'T POSE A PROBLEM IF RELEASED OR SPILLED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:IF GRINDING OR CUTTING OPERATIONS ARE
PERFORMED ON GASKETS CONTAINING ASBESTOS USE LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION OR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF DUST IS GENERATED DURING OPERATION, A
HALF-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR W/HIGH EFFICIENCY CARTRIDGES IS REQUIRED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:NO
Work Hygienic Practices:SPECIFIC WORK PRACTICES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC & IRRITATING VAPORS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS ASBESTOS WASTE.

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